Some of the most talented female basketball players in Savannah put their games on display Saturday night when Calvary Day visited Jenkins in a high-caliber nonregion matchup.

Behind a spirited effort from its dynamic duo of Faith Sanders and Makayla Robinson, Jenkins beat the Cavaliers 56-49.

It was the second time Jenkins beat Calvary this season. The Warriors won 48-46 in December. Jenkins, which plays in Class AAAAA, improved to 12-10. Calvary, a Class A team, fell to 18-3.

“I can’t remember ever beating Calvary before this season, so to beat them twice in one year is a major step for our program,” Jenkins coach James Burke said.

Calvary countered Sanders and Robinson with a pair of stars in seniors Alexus Parker and Olivia Harrell. But Jenkins used a distinct rebounding advantage to take control of the game in the second half.

Sanders, a 5-foot-10 junior, had one of her biggest games of the season. She showed off her versatile game by pouring in 26 points, while grabbing 17 rebounds. She added four steals and three assists.

Robinson, the up-and-coming freshman point guard, also had a big night with 19 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, three steals and three blocks.

Jenkins got key plays from its supporting cast at critical times. Micayla Gammon had a couple of big passes and hustle plays, and Teiyanna Gordon, a guard, contributed six rebounds.

“I’ve been looking forward to this game because some people said it was an accident that we won the first time,” Robinson said. “I wanted to show we were better than them. The key was passing the ball and working our offense. And we did a good job on defense, trying to get in their heads.”

Parker, who has signed with Prairie View A&M in Texas, played well once again. She had 17 points, including three 3-pointers, with 12 rebounds and three assists. Harrell had 15 points, and the Cavs got contributions from Brittany Griffin (nine points) and Abigail Lewis (eight points).

“I’m good friends with Alexus (Parker) and love to play against her,” Sanders said. “She is so quick on her feet, it’s a challenge to guard her. I really wanted to win this one, and I was going to do whatever it took to help the team.”

Burke uses Sanders in a number of roles. She is capable of doing everything from bringing the ball upcourt, to posting up down low or converting from the free throw line, where she made 8 of 11 in the win.

“She’ll probably play outside when she moves on to the next level,” Burke said. “But we need her rebounding for our team.”

“Sanders’ rebounding was the key,” Hamilton said. “That gave them so many second chances. And Robinson has a great court sense. She knows how to handle the ball and can hit from the outside or take the ball to the basket.

“Offensively we didn’t play our best game,” Hamilton said. “We had some missed opportunities. But playing a good team like this should help us down the line.”

Both teams are gearing up for their region tournaments in two weeks, with bright prospects for the postseason.